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04/10/2024
Great Yarmouth's Third River Crossing, Herring Bridge, has been crowned GB & ROI Construction Project of the Year above £100m at the CEF awards. The bridge, delivered by BAM Farrans JV for Norfolk County Council, opened its doors in February 2024 and has since become a cornerstone of the region's ...
04/10/2024
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon TD, has announced a significant increase in funding for the planning and local government sectors contained in Budget 2025. More than €279m is being provided under Budget 2025 to support the Department’s planning programme – an ...
04/10/2024
Uisce Éireann has officially completed a major €33 million investment in Kilkenny City, securing the water supply for future generations and facilitating growth and development in the region. The project significantly expanded the capacity of the Troyswood Water Treatment Plant, making it the ...
04/10/2024
The fourth annual Sustain Exchange Summit will convene leaders from diverse organisations to discuss strategies for mitigating the climate crisis. The conference, scheduled for Wednesday, 16 October at ICC Belfast, will provide a platform for local leaders to tackle pressing sustainability ...
04/10/2024
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced £2.6 million in funding for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council through the Household Waste Recycling Collaborative Change Programme. The funding will enable the Council to expand its weekly ...
04/10/2024
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA and Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly have expressed their approval following the announcement that Executive ministers have given the green light to the A5 road upgrade project. Both Mr McReynolds and Mr Donnelly welcomed the decision, and ...
04/10/2024
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the proposed design for the rollout of smart electricity meters. The meters enable households and businesses to track and manage their energy consumption. The Department aims to gather feedback on how the rollout can be structured to ...
04/10/2024
National Construction Training & Safety Ltd (NCTS), a leading training provider accredited by Solas, NPORS, IPAF, and approved by Lantra, has announced the launch of its NPORS 360 Telescopic Handler Assessment. This certification caters to professionals in the construction and quarrying ...
03/10/2024
The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has raised concerns about a growing shortage of planners in Ireland. The organisation is calling on the Government to prioritise commitments to support the training of more planners domestically and to attract skilled talent internationally. IPI President Gavin ...
03/10/2024
Kilrea-based company Hutchinson is set to expand its operations with a significant investment in new equipment. The move, announced by Economy Minister Conor Murphy, will boost productivity and support planned growth, including the creation of 57 new jobs. Hutchinson, which currently employs over ...